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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1992740 L4-2320CC 2.3L DOHC B234F (CAN)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDATA LINK CONNECTORTESTING AND INSPECTION
1992 Volvo 740 L4-2320cc 2.3L DOHC B234F (Can)
Data Link Connector: Testing and Inspection
1992 Volvo 740 L4-2320cc 2.3L DOHC B234F (Can)SECTION Testing and Inspection
NB. Checking data link connector (DLC)
NB1
Checking LED
- Ignition on.
- Press the DLC button.
The LED should light when the button is down.
If the LED does not light
^ check battery power NB2.
If the LED lights
^ check the power supply from the control module NB4.
NB2
Checking the battery power
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal 4 in the connector and GND.
The voltmeter should read battery voltage.
If this value is OK
^ check the GND point NB3.
If the reading is incorrect
^ check the fuse and the wiring to it for breaks in accordance with NA2. NA. Checking the Wiring
NB3
Checking the GND point
- Ignition off.
Connect an ohmmeter between terminal 8 in the connector and GND.
The ohmmeter should read approx. 0 ohms.
If this value is OK
^ try using a new DLC.
If the reading is incorrect
^ check the GND point and the wiring to it for breaks in accordance with NA2. NA. Checking the Wiring
NB4
Checking the power supply from the control module
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal 2 in the connector and GND.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal 6 in the connector and GND.
The voltmeter should read more than 5 volt in both cases
If the readings are OK
^ replace the DLC
If the reading is incorrect
^ check the wiring between the control module and the DLC for breaks or grounding in accordance with NA2 and NA3. NA. Checking the Wiring
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.